by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in music at BYU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BYU among the top schools in the country for music, coming in at #114 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 114 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in Utah | 2 of 7 |
| Best Music Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 4 of 20 |
The following degree levels are available for music at BYU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 59 |
| Master’s | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, Brigham Young University handed out 16 master’s degrees in music.
BYU is among the very best schools in the country for music at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Utah | 2 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 37 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,528 | $15,528 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of music master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at BYU are White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BYU granted 10 master’s completions in music performance, general recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
BYU conferred 3 master’s degrees in conducting recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
BYU conferred 2 master’s completions in musicology and ethnomusicology recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
BYU conferred 1 master’s degree in music theory and composition recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at BYU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 59 |